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08/29/2018 / By David Williams

PTSD in birds: Living with noise pollution gives them chronic stress, hypervigilance, anxiety

Can animals show symptoms just like humans do when suffering from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? It’s more likely than you think. As it turns out, birds can be under so much stress that they start to exhibit signs of PTSD, even if only temporarily. This is according to a study conducted by […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Human activity is causing wildlife to become more nocturnal

Based on the findings of a recent study, the accelerated growth of human activity around the world is gradually making wildlife more nocturnal. Earlier research has already proven that animals will change their spatial patterns to avoid humans, whom they fear. However, the study, titled, “The Influence of Human Disturbance on Wildlife Nocturnality,” presumes that one day, animals may […]

08/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

California is burning because of failed, ill-conceived left-wing “global warming” policies

Wildfires are swallowing up the West Coast, with the states of California and Oregon facing thousands upon thousands of acres of blazing forests. So far, 13 fires have taken over 185,000 acres of land in Oregon, while California has been fighting 19 wildfires and numerous “fire whirls,” or tornadoes made of fire. Over 577,000 acres […]

08/01/2018 / By David Williams

Half of Earth should be given up to wildlife to keep natural order alive, expert suggests

While the majority of Earth’s lands have been conquered by humanity long ago, there are some experts who suggest that there should still be room left for wild animals to roam. That is, a certain portion of the Earth should be left alone for wildlife to thrive, and it is up to humans to make […]

06/26/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Trees sweat too! One species of eucalyptus found to release water during extreme heat

Sweating is our body’s way of keeping cool under high temperatures. Without sweat, our body temperature would go up and we would overheat. In fact, sweating is truly an effective way of maintaining a stable temperature that some trees do it too. This remarkable discovery was uncovered by a team of researchers led by scientists […]

06/11/2018 / By Jayson Veley

A win for nature: EU supports ban of neonicotinoids proven to decimate bees

In a major win for mother nature, the European Union backed a proposal last month to ban the use of insecticides known as neonicotinoids, which studies have shown do a tremendous amount of harm to honey bees. The ban, which has been strongly supported by environmentalists, applies to the use of three active substances: imidacloprid, […]

02/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Wild rice is the “canary in the coal mine” for lakes and streams – Researchers use it to track water quality

Determining the health of a lake or a stream could be done by looking for the presence of wild rice. According to a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota, wild rice is to these bodies of water as a canary is to a coal mine. Their sensitivity to their surroundings is an indicator of […]

02/08/2018 / By David Williams

New kind of drones designed to plant up to 100,000 trees per day

Drone technology has been surprisingly useful for many kinds of recreational purposes. But one Australian engineer has begun to unlock its potential to serve as an industrial-scale solution for the problem of rejuvenating and preserving the environment. Dr. Susan Graham, now a U.K.-based professional, has developed a type of drone that could plant up to […]

01/23/2018 / By David Williams

U.K. government plans to plant 50 million new trees in coast-to-coast forest megaproject

Northern England is seriously lacking in greenery. But the U.K. government plans to begin fixing this very soon with the start of a new forest planting megaproject. It’s one that will reportedly see 50 million new trees get planted in what some are calling “one of the least wooded parts of the country.” And if […]

11/29/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

4 seemingly harmless but absolutely dangerous wild animals to avoid during hikes

When hiking in the mountains, it is likely that you will encounter some wild animals. And while some of them will be cute and relatively harmless, some are definitely dangerous. Listed below are four unnoticeable dangerous critters in the wild, according to an article by LoveOutdoors.com: The poison dart frog – Poison dart frogs are […]

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